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Guarding stability, hedging risks: China’s global security strategy after Iran–Israel escalation

Opinion

7 min read

China outlines its first national security strategy, reinforcing a comprehensive security approach amid rising global tensions

Guarding stability, hedging risks: China’s global security strategy after Iran–Israel escalation

Satirical magazine Leman's Prophet Muhammad cartoon sparks outrage in Türkiye

Leman

3 min read

The investigation follows growing public outrage after satirical magazine's controversial Propher Muhammad cartoon

Satirical magazine Leman's Prophet Muhammad cartoon sparks outrage in Türkiye

US holds 'preliminary talks' with Syria, Israel on security agreement: Report

Middle East

3 min read

US holds 'preliminary talks' with Syria, Israel on security agreement: Report

Greek national detained in Turkish Cyprus for photographing military sites

Turkic World

1 min read

Greek national detained in Turkish Cyprus for photographing military sites

Ensuring continuation of Iran-Israel cease-fire among Türkiye’s strategic goals: FM Fidan

Diplomacy

3 min read

Ensuring continuation of Iran-Israel cease-fire among Türkiye’s strategic goals: FM Fidan

Türkiye's strategic goal is to maintain Iran-Israel cease-fire and reach lasting peace, says Foreign Minister Fidan after meeting UK counterpart Lammy

Iran says it has ‘serious doubts’ over Israel’s commitment to cease-fire

Middle East

5 min read

Intercepted Iranian communications cast doubt on impact of US strikes on nuclear sites: Report

Middle East

2 min read

French spy in Ottoman custody: Napoleon’s secret diplomatic gamble in Istanbul

French spy in Ottoman custody: Napoleon’s secret diplomatic gamble in Istanbul

Ottoman History

3 min read

Population 82 by day, 10,000 by night: Hidden gem comes alive with tourists

Population 82 by day, 10,000 by night: Hidden gem comes alive with tourists

Travel

1 min read

Dardanos’ 2,500-year-old tumulus under renewed scientific investigation in Türkiye

Archaeology

4 min read

Ancient Phrygian tomb illegally converted into cafe in Türkiye’s Afyonkarahisar

Ancient Phrygian tomb illegally converted into cafe in Türkiye’s Afyonkarahisar

Türkiye's ancient sites

3 min read

What flowers mean in Türkiye

What flowers mean in Türkiye

Türkiye

6 min read

High-stakes court case could reshape Türkiye’s main opposition—CHP weighs its options

High-stakes court case could reshape Türkiye’s main opposition—CHP weighs its options

Nation

6 min read

Explained: Where Türkiye stands on NATO’s 5% defense spending target

Explained: Where Türkiye stands on NATO’s 5% defense spending target

Defense

7 min read

Jeff Bezos links politics, climate controversy, billionaire power with Venice wedding

Business

Jeff Bezos links politics, climate controversy, billionaire power with Venice wedding

Venice activists challenge Jeff Bezos’ wedding amid overtourism, climate threats

Türkiye's cannabis journey through centuries and challenges it faces

History

Türkiye's cannabis journey through centuries and challenges it faces

Türkiye navigates complex cannabis history spanning from Ottoman-era use to stri...

Discovering the Lycian Way: Türkiye’s breathtaking coastal trail

Travel

Discovering the Lycian Way: Türkiye’s breathtaking coastal trail

Discovered and promoted by British-Turkish writer Kate Clow, the Lycian Way is o...

Expats in Türkiye

New rules in Istanbul punish loud personal music in public areas

New rules in Istanbul punish loud personal music in public areas

86 foreign investors granted Turkish citizenship through private pension scheme

86 foreign investors granted Turkish citizenship through private pension scheme

Expats beware: Türkiye braces for sharp fuel price hike by June 21

Expats beware: Türkiye braces for sharp fuel price hike by June 21

Editor's Pick

Trustee or Kilicdaroglu’s return? Türkiye’s main opposition CHP faces historic crisis

Trustee or Kilicdaroglu’s return? Türkiye’s main opposition CHP faces historic crisis

CHP faces either Kilicdaroglu’s return or an unprecedented court-appointed trustee if its 2023 congress is annulled

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Pakistan to drop nuclear weapon on Israel if Israel nukes Iran, says Rezaei

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Bulgarians rush to buy properties in Turkish Cyprus

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Mozambican influencer Ana Barbara dies after cosmetic surgery in Istanbul

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Muslim toddler in coma after brutal attack by suspected Belarusian Zionist

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Istanbul to close busiest metro stations on June 29

Insight

View from South Caucasus: Azerbaijan’s calculated neutrality towards Israel-Iran war

View from South Caucasus: Azerbaijan’s calculated neutrality towards Israel-Iran war

Mahammad Mammadov

How Iran-Israel conflict could boost Erdogan’s reelection prospects

How Iran-Israel conflict could boost Erdogan’s reelection prospects

How Iran-Israel war pushed Türkiye’s agenda—even if uneasily

How Iran-Israel war pushed Türkiye’s agenda—even if uneasily

Satirical magazine Leman's Prophet Muhammad cartoon sparks outrage in Türkiye

Satirical magazine Leman's Prophet Muhammad cartoon sparks outrage in Türkiye

Leman

4 min read

The investigation follows growing public outrage after satirical magazine's controversial Propher Muhammad cartoon

Ensuring continuation of Iran-Israel cease-fire among Türkiye’s strategic goals: FM Fidan

Diplomacy

7 min read

Türkiye's strategic goal is to maintain Iran-Israel cease-fire and reach lasting peace, says Foreign Minister Fidan after meeting UK counterpart Lammy

Ensuring continuation of Iran-Israel cease-fire among Türkiye’s strategic goals: FM Fidan

British foreign secretary commends Türkiye's Ukraine mediation efforts

Diplomacy

6 min read

British Foreign Secretary Lammy praises Türkiye's diplomatic efforts to halt Russian attacks and secure a Ukraine cease-fire during talks with FM Fidan

British foreign secretary commends Türkiye's Ukraine mediation efforts

Over 50,000 evacuated after forest fires in Izmir, Bilecik, and Hatay

Environment

5 min read

Türkiye evacuates over 50,000 people because of wildfires in Izmir, Bilecik, and Hatay; damage reported and emergency funds allocated

Over 50,000 evacuated after forest fires in Izmir, Bilecik, and Hatay

From buyer to broker: Türkiye’s new role in Russian gas trade

From buyer to broker: Türkiye’s new role in Russian gas trade

Energy

8 min read

Türkiye–Africa Day launches new infrastructure partnerships with AFC

Türkiye–Africa Day launches new infrastructure partnerships with AFC

Energy

4 min read

Türkiye expects year-end inflation of around 20%, President Erdogan says

Türkiye expects year-end inflation of around 20%, President Erdogan says

Economy

8 min read

US holds 'preliminary talks' with Syria, Israel on security agreement: Report

US holds 'preliminary talks' with Syria, Israel on security agreement: Report

Middle East

6 min read

Since 1967, Israel has occupied majority of Syria’s Golan Heights

Greek national detained in Turkish Cyprus for photographing military sites

Greek national detained in Turkish Cyprus for photographing military sites

Turkic World

3 min read

Lefkosa court extends his detention by 4 days to allow examination of documents and electronic files seized

Azerbaijan police raid Russian Sputnik News office

Azerbaijan police raid Russian Sputnik News office

Turkic World

6 min read

Azerbaijan police raid Russian Sputnik news office in Baku, detaining staff including editor-in-chief as Russia demands diplomatic access

A symphony of yellow and lavender: Tekirdag’s blooming fields mesmerize visitors

A symphony of yellow and lavender: Tekirdag’s blooming fields mesmerize visitors

Turkic World

4 min read

Tekirdag’s sunflower and lavender fields are attracting tourists and photography enthusiasts

Germany ends visa appeal rights as Turkish students face mounting delays

Germany ends visa appeal rights as Turkish students face mounting delays

Europe

7 min read

Seoul says North Korea alerted UN to border fortification plans

Seoul says North Korea alerted UN to border fortification plans

Asia & Pacific

1 min read

Kremlin warns Israel against regime change talk, cites global chaos risk

Kremlin warns Israel against regime change talk, cites global chaos risk

Conflicts

1 min read

Population 82 by day, 10,000 by night: Hidden gem comes alive with tourists

Population 82 by day, 10,000 by night: Hidden gem comes alive with tourists

Travel

1 min read

What flowers mean in Türkiye

What flowers mean in Türkiye

Türkiye

8 min read

Mersin’s Blue Flag beaches ready to welcome tourists for summer season

Mersin’s Blue Flag beaches ready to welcome tourists for summer season

Travel

4 min read

Dardanos’ 2,500-year-old tumulus under renewed scientific investigation in Türkiye

Dardanos’ 2,500-year-old tumulus under renewed scientific investigation in Türkiye

Archaeology

7 min read

Dardanos Tumulus in Türkiye re-examined by international experts, shedding new light on elite life, artistry and rare organic finds from 2,500 years ago

French spy in Ottoman custody: Napoleon’s secret diplomatic gamble in Istanbul

Ottoman History

7 min read

Napoleon’s envoy Beauchamp was captured en route to Istanbul, imprisoned in Türkiye, and became a key pawn in Franco-Ottoman diplomacy

French spy in Ottoman custody: Napoleon’s secret diplomatic gamble in Istanbul

Local voices at heart of Türkiye’s Culture Route Festival, says deputy minister

culture route festival

5 min read

Türkiye’s Culture Route Festival in Bursa unites heritage and art, featuring Picasso originals and digital exhibits across 600 events and 71 venues

Local voices at heart of Türkiye’s Culture Route Festival, says deputy minister

Türkiye returns 6 Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets to Iraq in heritage repatriation

cultural diplomacy

4 min read

Türkiye hands over six cuneiform tablets to Iraq, reaffirming its commitment to cultural cooperation and the protection of heritage

Türkiye returns 6 Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets to Iraq in heritage repatriation

Vincenzo Montella extends Turkish National Football Team contract by two years

Vincenzo Montella extends Turkish National Football Team contract by two years

Football

3 min read

Prominent Turkish businessman eyes for Fenerbahce presidency

Prominent Turkish businessman eyes for Fenerbahce presidency

Football

1 min read

Türkiye defeats Lithuania 99-87 at EuroBasket, books spot in 2026 WC qualifiers

Türkiye defeats Lithuania 99-87 at EuroBasket, books spot in 2026 WC qualifiers

Basketball

2 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

36

95

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

36

84

3

REEDER SAMSUNSPOR

SAMSUNSPOR

36

64

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

36

62

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

36

54

6

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

36

53

7

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

36

51

8

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

36

50

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

36

49

10

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

36

47

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

36

46

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

36

45

13

BELLONA KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

36

45

14

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

36

45

15

ONVO ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

36

44

16

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

36

37

17

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

36

35

18

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

36

26

19

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

36

2

Tourism

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

History

2 min read

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

amasya

3 min read

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Lifestyle

8 min read

IN PICTURES

Satirical magazine Leman's Prophet Muhammad cartoon sparks outrage in Türkiye

Satirical magazine Leman's Prophet Muhammad cartoon sparks outrage in Türkiye

The investigation follows growing public outrage after satirical magazine's controversial Propher Muhammad cartoon

US holds 'preliminary talks' with Syria, Israel on security agreement: Report

US holds 'preliminary talks' with Syria, Israel on security agreement: Report

Greek national detained in Turkish Cyprus for photographing military sites

Greek national detained in Turkish Cyprus for photographing military sites

Azerbaijan police raid Russian Sputnik News office

Azerbaijan police raid Russian Sputnik News office

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230 suspects detained in Türkiye's fraud crime network operations

Flights halted at Izmir’s Adnan Menderes Airport amid spreading wildfires

Bayraktar TB3 UAV and PIRANA KUSV conduct successful joint test

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Satirical magazine Leman's Prophet Muhammad cartoon sparks outrage in Türkiye

Satirical magazine Leman's Prophet Muhammad cartoon sparks outrage in Türkiye

Jun 30 2025

US holds 'preliminary talks' with Syria, Israel on security agreement: Report

US holds 'preliminary talks' with Syria, Israel on security agreement: Report

Jun 30 2025

Greek national detained in Turkish Cyprus for photographing military sites

Greek national detained in Turkish Cyprus for photographing military sites

Jun 30 2025

Azerbaijan police raid Russian Sputnik News office

Azerbaijan police raid Russian Sputnik News office

Jun 30 2025

From buyer to broker: Türkiye’s new role in Russian gas trade

From buyer to broker: Türkiye’s new role in Russian gas trade

Jun 30 2025

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